Vehicle's speed, radar systems and turret design.
it should not be interpreted as "official MoD statement."
Armata's operational engine has parameters of up to 1,800 horsepower, with the tank’s basic version equipped with a 1,500-horsepower engine. The tank is operated by a crew of three, housed in an armored capsule at the front. Its main armament includes a 125-mm smoothbore cannon and a 7.62-mm remote-control machine gun. The Russian Defense Ministry unveiled Armata tank at the May 9 Victory Day military parade in Moscow in 2015.
the Armata has a gun with a higher muzzle velocity than that of the closest Wester analogues and is likely to be fitted out with an upgraded missile system, as well as a radar system installed at present on the overhauled Russian fighter jets.
"For the first time, a fully automated, digitised, unmanned turret has been incorporated into a main battle tank,"
"And for the first time a tank crew is embedded within an armoured capsule in the hull front."
"As a complete package, Armata certainly deserves its billing as the most revolutionary tank in a generation," the report says.
"The turret also looks to have the stretch potential to accommodate a larger-calibre gun of up to 150mm," Barry said. "If fielded, this would overmatch the guns and armour on existing Nato tanks."
"Secondly, it appears to be the first tank designed from the outset with an active protection system, to intercept incoming anti-tank guided missiles and shoulder-launched anti-tank weapons," he said.
"This has the potential to greatly reduce the firepower of Nato infantry," Barry said. "Of course, there are few Armata yet, and it is not clear how rapidly they will enter service. But as they do, they will increase the effectiveness of Russian armoured forces.".
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"This has the potential to greatly reduce the firepower of Nato infantry," Barry said. "Of course, there are few Armata yet, and it is not clear how rapidly they will enter service. But as they do, they will increase the effectiveness of Russian armoured forces."
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